Have you stolen the mask of "Billiken" who wants to end the infection? Chiba Nagareyama April 10 0:12

The mask worn on the statue of Mr. Billiken in Nagareyama City, Chiba, in hope of ending the infection of the new coronavirus was found to have disappeared along with the moneybox. A city official said, "I'm sorry that the mask I put on in hope of ending the infection was stolen, and if I'm ready, I want you to return it."

What has disappeared is a disposable mask and a recycle box attached to the "Billiken-san" statue installed along the Tone Canal in Nagareyama City, Chiba Prefecture.

According to Nagareyama City, a disposable mask was put on the statue on the 25th of last month in tandem with the installation of a new purse in front of the statue in hope of the end of the new coronavirus.

However, on the 9th, it was confirmed that both were gone.

The city reported the damage to the police, and a person in charge said, "The mask and money box that wished to end the infection were taken away, and it is sad and disappointing.

This statue of "Billiken" is a stone statue of Billiken, which was installed along the Tone Canal for more than 100 years, and was destroyed by someone. It was donated to Nagareyama City free of charge.